How 'bout a Polka dance?

The Muskegon Polish Festival, spanning two days, features Polish cultural delights like food, polka music, and dancing, alongside various activities. Everyone, regardless of ethnicity, is welcome to immerse themselves in this authentic Polish experience at the heart of Muskegon. With a spacious dance floor, there are ample opportunities for lively polka dancing and mingling with fellow festival-goers

FRIDAY, August 29th, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00PM | Keith Stras & Polka Confett

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Keith Stras & Polka Confett

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | The DynaBrass 

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Announcements

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | John Gora and Gorale

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | The DynaBrass

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | John Gora and Gorale

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The DynaBrass

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | John Gora and Gorale

Saturday, August 30TH, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Duane Malinowski

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | E-Z Tones

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Duane Malinowski

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | E-Z Tones

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | John Gora and Gorale

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Announcements

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | The DynaBrass

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | John Gora and Gorale

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The DynaBrass

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | John Gora and Gorale

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The DynaBrass

What’s Cooking?

Not only do great bands perform for people, but fantastic food vendors are always here!

2025 Food Vendors

Polish Merchandise

Need a drink?

Polish Beer

Tyskie (pale lager) – 6 tickets

Warka - 8 tickets

Komes Raspberry Porter  - 8 tickets

On-tap 

Miller Light, Coors Light, Coors Banquet - 5 tickets

Blue Moon, Bells Two Hearted, Polish Lemonade - 6 tickets

12 ounce drinks 

Long Drink, Angry Orchard Cider, Truly WIld Berry Hard Seltzer, Smirnoff Red,White, & Berry, Atwater Java Porter - 6 tickets

Copa D’Vino Wines

Moscato, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio - 6 tickets

Vodka Bar

Featuring Wonderland Distilling Co. (Muskegon, Michigan)

The Polish Mule:  vodka, ginger beer, raspberry liqueur, and lime – 10 tickets

The Polish Falcon:  vodka, honey, hibiscus, soda water, and lemon – 12 tickets

Shot of Vodka – 8 tickets

“Shot-ski” – Do a shot with your 3 of your friends (4 shots)  -30 tickets.

Non-Alcohol Beverages

Faygo:  Cola, Diet Cola, Root Beer, Orange, Twist - 1 ticket

Water - 1 ticket

A Blast From the Past

Stop by the camp

Stop by the encampment of the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy to learn more about the unique Renaissance style of the Polish Military, the Hussars. Check out their website here for more information on the work they do!

Demonstrations Friday and Saturday at 1 pm and 3 pm

Offering a daily swordsmanship class for $15 on Friday and Saturday at 4 pm

Explore Our local history

Take a trip through Muskegon’s local Polish culture at our history tent! From authentic clothing to the stories of those who helped shape Muskegon, there will be plenty to experience!

Raffle

Raffle Table

Stop by  the raffle table located in the center of the park to purchase a chance to win a wide variety of prizes that include a booze basket, lottery ticket board, Polish Pottery, and more.  Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.

50/50 Drawing

Each day will have a 50/50 Raffle with five chances to win.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

CASH Raffle

Enter the cash raffle for a chance to win the grand prize of $5000 or one of four $500 prizes.  If fewer than 350 tickets are sold, the prizes will be $1000 and $100, respectively.  Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.  Must be 18 to win.  The drawing will be on August 30, 2025, between 8 and 8:15 pm.  Winners are responsible for any taxes incurred.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting Nancy Glueck 616-638-1505.  

Children’s Area

Bring the kids to the southeast corner of Hackley Park (area closest to corner of Webster Avenue and Third Street) to enjoy sidewalk chalk and games.  Take pictures of your children in front of our Polish cut-out face boards. All activities are free of charge.

Face Painting:  Friday, 2pm to 7 pm and Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm

Bounce House:  11:30 am to 8 pm, each day

Animal balloons, magic and caricature drawings by John Marek :  1 pm to 6 pm, each day